Sermons on Quiet Retreat:

What To Do When You Are Down Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

If you are down in the dumps, it may be because you have too much going in your life that takes you away from God. Do as Jesus did, slow down and pray.

Okay. What should I do? Sometimes I get so discouraged, embittered, and apathetic that I feel like I will never get out of the bottom of the valley. I am amazed that I even managed to make it to worship this morning. This “Death Valley” seems to be never ending. The sand of bitterness blinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Average American

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2024

Jesus knows ordinary folk need rest, help, healing, and he also knows they need compassion.

The Average American Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 1. Average folk that’s who and what we are • Average folk live normal lives • Average folk work mostly blue collar jobs • Average folk are concerned and caring • Average folk Believe in God, and goes to church at least 2 or 3 times a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

God Is A Refuge Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004

God is a refuge in times of trouble

God is a Refuge Psalm 46 Blood Avengers Joshua 20:2-3 - “Tell the Israelites to designate the cities of refuge, as I instructed you through Moses, 3 so that anyone who kills a person accidentally and unintentionally may flee there and find protection from the avenger of blood. Sometimes You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Onward

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

perseverance enduring to the end

ONWARD Phil 3:1-15 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dreaming Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 27, 2002

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon is about the Transfiguration.

Sunday Morning, September 29, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Walking With Jesus¡¨ [#4] SLIDE 1 DREAMING Matthew 17:1-8 Introduction: 1. On this ¡§Hawaiian Lu au Sunday¡¨ if I could send you on your dream vacation where would it be? Many of you have already got to go on that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Members Of One Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 1, 2013

The NT uses several "one another" instructions to explain how the local church is to function & how believers are to interact with one another. Sermon 1 deals with the statement that we are members of one another & what that means for believers & churches

Members of One Another Message 1 in “One Anothers” series Chuck Sligh September 1, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Romans 12:5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit-Filled

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 25, 2015

An invitation to be Spirit-filled rather than just Spirit-marked.

A barber in a small town was busy cutting hair one day when the local law enforcement officer walked in to get a haircut. And the barber was feeling a bit generous that day, so he said to the cop, "Since you do such a good job protecting us, and watching over us, today’s haircut is free." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: A Teacher With Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2023

Jesus walked into the synagogue in Capernaum. When Jesus taught there was a striking difference to the norm. Not as the scribes and the teachers of the law. It says he taught as one who had authority.

Mark 1:21-28 In Mark Chapter 1 don’t see Jesus lying in a manger. We see a different perspective of Jesus. We see a thirty-year-old man. We see Jesus with authority so striking that people can only stare in amazement. Definition of authority is the power or the right to command. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

In The Stillness

Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024

There is something great in the stillness of our lives if we will stop and listen.

• Tonight, I want to give you the whole picture of this story. To understand this message tonight, you need to understand the background. • The individual of this story is the Prophet Elijah. • Chapter 18 reveals the mighty hand of God on his life. The mountain was Mount Carmel. It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Good News For Those Who Have Accepted Christ

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jun 10, 2021

God loves you like you love your own children, even more than that.

Good News For Those Who Have Accepted Christ Scripture: Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:7-9 Summary: God loves you as you love your own children, even more than that. Title: You are dearly loved by God. Central idea: God loves you more than you can imagine. Specific purpose: to spread the truth of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:7-9

Moments With God (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

Experiencing the very nature and essence of God’s presence is indescribable.

Moments with God Psalm 62:5-7 62:5: My soul, wait in silence for God alone, For my expectation is from him. 62:6: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. 62:7: With God is my salvation and my honor. The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. I. Story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Side By Side Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2018

It is a constant theme in Scripture - God calls His church to be "united". What does this mean, and how can we get it done?

In the 1600s the King of Sweden was Gustav Adolf II - and he was considered one of the great military strategists of the age. As with all great military strategists, the King was thinking ahead to how to control various areas around his nation, and one of the areas he had his eye on was Baltic ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21-23, Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Broken Hearts To Burning Hearts

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 27, 2020

They started their journey to Emmaus with broken hearts, but it wasn't too long before the disciples' hearts began to burn with promise and joy.

April 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 24:13-35 From Broken Hearts to Burning Hearts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They started their journey to Emmaus with broken hearts. But it wasn’t too long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Changing Faith Encounter

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 31, 2008

Examine the results of a life changing faith encounter with Jesus Christ.

Beginning next Sunday we are to be involved in a four day “Faith Encounter.” The purpose of this event is to encourage and strengthen your faith through a series of special services. The services will be planned around strong preaching and meaningful worship. This will be a time for us to come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist